Sainsbury’s to vacuum pack all beef mince saving 450 tonnes of plastic annually
Sainsbury’s has announced it is replacing plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range, saving 450 tonnes of plastic annually.
A supermarket-first, the retailer said this will result in a minimum 55% reduction in plastic per product.
The beef mince products will be vacuum-packed for freshness by removing all oxygen which typically causes a product to eventually spoil.
The new packaging will contain the same amount of beef mince, but is smaller in size, helping customers to use their freezer and fridge space more efficiently.
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